What Does the Colosseum in Rome Look Like?
Summary
TLDRIn this educational video, Susan, a history teacher, provides a detailed description of the Colosseum in Rome, a renowned historical building. Constructed under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and completed by his successor Titus, the Colosseum was an oval amphitheater capable of holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. It was the site of gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, and other events. Today, it stands as a major tourist attraction with a museum dedicated to Eros and offers subsidized entrance for EU citizens and free access for those under 18 or over 65.
Takeaways
- 🏟️ The Colosseum, also known as the Coliseum, is an oval amphitheater located in the heart of Rome, Italy.
- 👑 Construction began under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed by his son, Titus, in AD 80.
- 👫 It had a capacity to hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, with an average audience of around 65,000.
- 🔍 The Colosseum was used for various events including gladiatorial contests, mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, and dramas.
- 🏰 The structure stands freestanding, measuring 189 meters in length and 156 meters in width, with a base area of 24,000 square meters.
- 🏛️ A museum dedicated to Eros is now situated on an upper floor of the outer wall of the Colosseum.
- 🐘 Subterranean passageways beneath the Colosseum were once used to transport wild animals and gladiators to the arena.
- 🌍 The Colosseum is a major tourist attraction, with thousands of visitors each year, including free entry for EU citizens under 18 or over 65.
- 🎟️ Entrance fees for the Colosseum are partially subsidized for citizens of the European Union (EU).
- 📚 The script serves as an educational resource, introducing students to descriptive texts and historical landmarks.
Q & A
What is the Colosseum, as described in the script?
-The Colosseum is an oval Amphitheater located in the center of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum.
Under which emperor did the construction of the Colosseum begin?
-The construction of the Colosseum began under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72.
Who completed the construction of the Colosseum?
-The construction was completed under Vespasian's successor and son, Titus, in AD 80.
What was the capacity of the Colosseum in terms of spectators?
-The Colosseum could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, with an average audience of around 65,000.
For what purposes was the Colosseum used during its active period?
-The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, reenactments of famous battles, and dramas based on classical mythology.
What is the physical structure of the Colosseum?
-The Colosseum is an entirely freestanding structure, measuring 189 meters long and 156 meters wide, with a base area of 24,000 square meters.
What is the current use of the Colosseum?
-Today, the Colosseum is a major tourist attraction in Rome, with thousands of tourists visiting each year to view the interior arena.
Is there a museum in the Colosseum?
-Yes, there is a museum dedicated to Eros located on an upper floor of the outer wall of the building.
What was the purpose of the subterranean passageways beneath the Colosseum?
-The subterranean passageways were used to transport wild animals and gladiators to the arena.
What is the current entrance fee policy for European Union citizens visiting the Colosseum?
-Entrance for citizens of the European Union is partially subsidized, and for EU citizens under 18 or over 65 years of age, it is free.
What type of text is the script describing the Colosseum?
-The script is a descriptive text, created to give a detailed description of the historical building, the Colosseum.
Outlines
🏟️ Introduction to the Colosseum
The video script introduces a historical building, the Colosseum, located in Rome, Italy. It invites students to learn about this famous landmark through a description by Susan, a history teacher. Keywords such as 'construct', 'successor', 'enactment', and 'entirely dedicate' are highlighted to prepare students for the detailed description. The Colosseum, also known as the Coliseum, is an oval amphitheater situated near the Roman Forum. Its construction began under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed by his successor, Titus, in AD 80. The structure could accommodate between 50,000 to 80,000 spectators and was used for various public spectacles including gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and reenactments of famous battles. The Colosseum is a freestanding structure with dimensions of 189 meters long and 156 meters wide, covering a base area of 24,000 square meters. A museum dedicated to Eros is located on an upper floor of the outer wall. The Colosseum also features a network of subterranean passageways that were once used to transport wild animals and gladiators to the arena. These passageways were opened to the public in 2010. The Colosseum is a major tourist attraction, with entrance fees partially subsidized for European Union citizens, and free for EU citizens under 18 or over 65 years of age.
📝 Questions about the Colosseum
The script presents a series of questions to test students' understanding of Susan's description of the Colosseum. The questions cover various aspects of the Colosseum, such as its purpose, construction, changes over time, and entrance policies. The first question asks what Susan is discussing, with the correct answer being a description of the historical Amphitheater in Rome. The second question inquires about the builders of the Colosseum, with the correct answer being Emperor Vespasian and Titus. The third question is about the purpose of the Colosseum's construction, with the correct answer being for public spectacles. The fourth question asks about changes made to the Colosseum, with the correct answer being the construction of a museum on the upper floor. The final question relates to the subsidized entrance for European Union citizens, with the word 'partly' being the best replacement for 'partially'. These questions are designed to reinforce the key points from Susan's talk and to engage students in active learning.
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Keywords
💡Colosseum
💡Amphitheater
💡Emperor Vespasian
💡Successor
💡Gladiatorial contests
💡Public spectacles
💡Freestanding structure
💡Museum
💡Subterranean passageways
💡Tourist attraction
Highlights
The Colosseum is an oval Amphitheater in Rome, Italy.
Construction began under Emperor Vespasian in AD 72.
Completed under Emperor Titus in AD 80.
The Colosseum could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators.
Used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
The Colosseum is a freestanding structure, 189 meters long and 156 meters wide.
Base area of the Colosseum is 24,000 square meters.
A museum dedicated to Eros is located on an upper floor of the outer wall.
Subterranean passageways were used to transport wild animals and gladiators.
The Colosseum was open to the public in the summer of 2010.
Today, the Colosseum is a major tourist attraction in Rome.
Entrance for EU citizens under 18 or over 65 is free.
The Colosseum is described as a historical building by a history teacher named Susan.
The transcript provides a descriptive text about the Colosseum.
Exercises are provided to check understanding of the descriptive text.
The Colosseum's construction and use are detailed in Susan's description.
The Colosseum's current status and visitor information are discussed.
The Colosseum's architectural features are highlighted.
Transcripts
[Music]
smart English activity sea
hello smart students have you ever
visited a historical building in your
country
do you know some historical places
around the world
one of the world famous historical
buildings is the Coliseum
do you know where it's located
well students to get the description
about the Coliseum we will listen to
Susan a history teacher describing a
historical building in Rome called The
Coliseum
before that let's listen to the keywords
used in Susan's talk
to listen carefully
[Music]
construct
successor
banganti
enactment
entirely
dedicate
entrance
Jalan masu
now let's listen to Susan telling us
about the Coliseum
[Music]
the Colosseum or Colosseum is an oval
Amphitheater in the center of the city
of Rome Italy it is situated just east
of the Roman Forum the construction of
the Coliseum began under the emperor
Vespasian in ad72 and was completed in
ad-80 under his successor and hair Titus
the Coliseum could hold between 50
000 and 80 000 Spectators having an
average audience of some 65 000 it was
used for gladiatorial contests and
public spectacles such as Moxie battles
animal hunts executions reenactments of
famous battles and dramas based on
classical mythology the Colosseum is an
entirely freestanding structure it is
189 meters long and 156 meters wide with
a base area of 24
000 square meters now there is a museum
dedicated to Eros it is located on an
upper floor of the outer wall of the
building this part of the Arena floor
has been re-flored beneath the Coliseum
a network of subterranean passageways
once used to transport wild animals and
Gladiators to the arena was open to the
public in the summer of 2010. the
Coliseum today is a major tourist
attraction in Rome with thousands of
tourists each year paying a lot of money
to view the interior Arena however
entrants for citizens of the European
Union EU is partially subsidized while
entrance for EU citizens under 18 or
over 65 years of age is free
foreign
you've just listened to Susan describing
the Colosseum in Rome
she started the description by
mentioning the name of a historical
building followed by the detailed
description of the building
this kind of text is called a
descriptive text
it is created to give a description of
things people or places
your teacher will help you understand
more about this text
after that check your understanding by
doing the exercises
[Music]
well smart students it's time for you to
do an exercise
answer the questions by choosing A B C
or D
question number one
what is Susan talking about
a the size of the Colosseum
be the Reconstruction of a historical
building in Rome
see
a description of a historical
Amphitheater in Rome
D the number of the spectators that the
Colosseum can hold
question number two
who built the Coliseum
a the Gladiators
be the heir of Titus
see the emperor Vespasian
D the emperor Vespasian and Titus
question number three
what was the Colosseum constructed for
a hunting animals
be holding drama contests
C performing public spectacles
D promoting classical mythology
question number four
which of the following is a change that
was made in the Coliseum
a
the base area was widened
be
a museum was built on the Upper Floor
C the structure of the museum was
renewed
D the passage for animal transport was
closed
question number five
the speaker mentioned entrance for
citizens of the European Union EU is
partially subsidized in the monologue
what word can best replace the word
partially
a partly
B totally
see entirely
D completely
[Music]
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